Journey

My life is a journey. Along this journey, landscapes, scenery and seasons change and I embrace and appreciate each new stage. As I journey through life, I evolve and grow. I think then that my life is about growth. Growing to my true potential; mind, body and soul. Our Pastor said, instead of human beings, we should be called humans becoming, because we are always evolving and growing and that I think is life.

I am so grateful I found this site. It’s such a wonderful way to be connected and reminded to be thankful and see the positive in situations. It is helping me remember not to judge others, not get offended, not take things personally. I love this community and the daily questions and reflections.

What a great question. I have received lots of good advice over the years and took a moment to write to each of those persons today to thank them. This morning I saw this in my Facebook feed. What great advice, had to share:

FEAR
Khalil Gibran

It is said that before entering the sea
a river trembles with fear.

She looks back at the path she has traveled,
from the peaks of the mountains,
the long winding road crossing forests and villages.

An...

What a great question. I have received lots of good advice over the years and took a moment to write to each of those persons today to thank them. This morning I saw this in my Facebook feed. What great advice, had to share:

FEAR
Khalil Gibran

It is said that before entering the sea
a river trembles with fear.

She looks back at the path she has traveled,
from the peaks of the mountains,
the long winding road crossing forests and villages.

And in front of her,
she sees an ocean so vast,
that to enter
there seems nothing more than to disappear forever.

But there is no other way.
The river can not go back.

Nobody can go back.
To go back is impossible in existence.

The river needs to take the risk
of entering the ocean
because only then will fear disappear,
because that’s where the river will know
it’s not about disappearing into the ocean,
but of becoming the ocean.

This question is very pertinent as I have been wondering how to constantly keep the gratitude factor up, close and central. I think I can redirect my thoughts to saying thanks through the day and recognizing the loveliness in the business, a lot more than I currently do.

Someone said ‘what you focus on grows’. I start the day with this website and find myself coming to Gratefulness.org a few times a day to read the questions, responses and messages and I feel happy, grateful and connected each time. When I am grateful, I feel a smile within, a sense of peace and calm and remind myself not to be irritated by small things.

While I am immensely grateful for everything in my life, I know I do not bring any reverence to daily activities. I am go-g0-go without pausing to slow down or enjoy any of it. I see everything as a to-do list. A colleague told me to see life as a marathon not a sprint and that we are in it for the long haul and to enjoy the scenery and experience (as in a marathon) instead of just trying to get to the finish line (as in a sprint). I have to truly incorporate this into my life. Everyone that ...

While I am immensely grateful for everything in my life, I know I do not bring any reverence to daily activities. I am go-g0-go without pausing to slow down or enjoy any of it. I see everything as a to-do list. A colleague told me to see life as a marathon not a sprint and that we are in it for the long haul and to enjoy the scenery and experience (as in a marathon) instead of just trying to get to the finish line (as in a sprint). I have to truly incorporate this into my life. Everyone that knows me well has been telling me this. Thank you for the question; another much needed reminder.

The quietness of the morning. That first cup of morning coffee that so many people go without for lack of food and shelter. The many things I take for granted that would be a miracle for someone in need. Today, I can celebrate the little things I usually take for granted.

I can gain the perspective that that each day counts. Wake up determined and go to bed satisfied that I lived my day the way I determined when I woke up. Also to do something today that my future self will be thankful for.

When I was 8, I was diagnosed with an auto immune condition and a doctor told my parents I had 1 year to live. My parents and their families faith and prayers kept me alive. Growing up, I did wonder what would become of me. I am 45 today and still have my condition but I live life to the fullest including having a rewarding career and a family of my own. What has surpassed expectations in my life? “To have life. To have love. To give life. To give love.”

I know I am unique. I believe God looked into my mother’s womb and specially wove me and wrote every day of my life. I believe I am unique and that God has a plan for me. An Eastern philosopher put this differently “God has knelt down in whatever spot you are right now and put an X on it with your name on it. You are here because you are meant to be here, it was designed by the Divine One”. While I firmly believe I am unique, I have not been able to identify who I am and wha...

I know I am unique. I believe God looked into my mother’s womb and specially wove me and wrote every day of my life. I believe I am unique and that God has a plan for me. An Eastern philosopher put this differently “God has knelt down in whatever spot you are right now and put an X on it with your name on it. You are here because you are meant to be here, it was designed by the Divine One”. While I firmly believe I am unique, I have not been able to identify who I am and what I might share with the world. I ask myself this question very often but fail to come up with an answer. I don’t have any talents I can easily identify that will add value to the world. I know I am funny and my friends and colleagues laugh especially when I make fun of myself but that’s hardly adding value. I truly dont know how to understand who I am and what I might share. Any suggestions on how I can identify this will be truly welcome. Thank you all.

I am a very direct person and will often comment or correct and essentially point out any BS when I see it. I am seen as hard on others. A very close friend told me I am hard on others because I am hard on myself and that if I treat myself with gentleness and kindness, I will also be more diplomatic with others and not call things out as much as I do. In recent times, I am trying to bite my tongue, not comment or point out nonsense when I see it. If people make excuses, I let them make excus...

I am a very direct person and will often comment or correct and essentially point out any BS when I see it. I am seen as hard on others. A very close friend told me I am hard on others because I am hard on myself and that if I treat myself with gentleness and kindness, I will also be more diplomatic with others and not call things out as much as I do. In recent times, I am trying to bite my tongue, not comment or point out nonsense when I see it. If people make excuses, I let them make excuses. I tell myself this is their personality and it’s good to see their personality in action but I dont need to let them know, I know. Knowledge is valuable and knowing how they are is more important than telling them I know. I am not always successful biting my tongue. Today I did not manage at all. I need to work on this very actively and then see how it transforms my relationships with others and myself.

I have been given so many things starting with life and love. I have been given so many things; things I have asked for, things I have not asked for. So many doors have been opened to me. Recently, I am trying to be more conscious and more aware and as I try to build those muscles, I ask for gifts like fortitude, compassion, wisdom, discernment, patience. I am sure the more I focus on this and the more I practice consciousness, these gifts will be given to me.